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What happens when you're gone?

Last will and testament

Have you made a will or even considered making one? 

It is probably one of the most important things to do while you are still in sound mental health.  You can make a will yourself or get legal help from a solicitor to do so.  (I prefer the cheaper method myself!)

For the will to be valid it must be written by an over 18 and must be proved by 2 witnesses. These witnesses cannot profit from your will, and must only see your signature on the document.  They need not see how your fortune, or otherwise, will be parcelled out.

The will itself need not be in any specific format, suffice to say that your name and address are on it.  It must revoke any previous wills you might have made: it must include at least one executor. Finally, it should be signed and dated by your witnesses.

If you want any further details on this subject or any other civic matter, visit the Business Information Centre where I, or any of my colleagues will help you.

Another thing do so before you pop your clogs!

I am puzzled as to how the

I am puzzled as to how the witnesses can proof the Will if they don't read it? Or have I misunderstood something?

I think the word 'prove'

I think the word 'prove' should be substituted for the word 'proof'. 'Proving a will' is the process by which the Probate Office accepts that a will is authentic and valid. It may ask to see the witnesses to a will; thus their evidence (if needed) and signatures lend 'proof' as to the will's authenticity.

Apologies! Thanks Eddie for

Apologies! Thanks Eddie for clarifying this.

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